This independent local coffee shop beats going to a midtown Starbucks any day. The coffee beans come from different farmers and roasters, and the baristas do not disappoint. While seating is limited, it's a great spot to get your coffee to stay if you can snag a spot at a table. There's also hot fresh-baked chocolate chip and oatmeal cranberry cookies, and other goods from bakeries around the city.

Culture Espresso

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This independent local coffee shop beats going to a midtown Starbucks any day. The coffee beans come from different farmers and roasters, and the baristas do not disappoint. While seating is limited, it's a great spot to get your coffee to stay if you can snag a spot at a table. There's also hot fresh-baked chocolate chip and oatmeal cranberry cookies, and other goods from bakeries around the city.